AWS claims 50% of Azure workloads would jump ship if licensing costs allowed AWS has made a bold claim that if Microsoft’s licensing costs were lower, nearly half of the workloads currently on Azure would move to AWS. This assertion comes as part of AWS’s ongoing submission to the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), … Read more
Microsoft hits Ctrl-Z after Teams trips over file sharing Microsoft Teams had a bit of a meltdown with file sharing overnight, causing quite the disruption. Users were left scratching their heads as attachments refused to upload and downloads went kaput. In response, Microsoft had to reverse a recent backend change to get things back on … Read more
Legacy tech is the gift that keeps billing for UK’s tax collector HMRC is taking another stab at modernisation, throwing yet another £5.2 billion into the ever-turning pot. This will supposedly help reduce their dependence on outdated tech systems, but the track record is less than reassuring. The procurement for this Digital and Legacy Application … Read more
Google Cloud’s so-called uninterruptible power supplies caused a six-hour interruption Google has admitted that a six-hour outage at its cloud region was due to its uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) failing to kick in when needed. This incident began on March 29th, affecting over 20 services in the us-east5-c zone, primarily located in Columbus, Ohio. Source: … Read more
What is Lean management? Lean management is all about continuously improving how organisations operate, ultimately aiming to boost efficiency and quality. It’s rooted in the need to create customer value while optimising resources by trimming any waste from processes. This method has its origins in manufacturing but can apply to various sectors. Key Points Focuses … Read more
Global leaders reckon with U.S. tariffs President Donald Trump’s imposition of hefty U.S. tariffs has global leaders scrambling to evaluate their responses and prepare for trade negotiations. While retaliatory tariffs are temporarily paused for 90 days, existing tariffs on key imports remain in place, influencing international trade dynamics significantly. Source: TechTarget Key Points U.S. tariffs … Read more
Dangerous ‘crises’ in sickle cell disease may be amplified by menstrual cycle A new study has uncovered a fascinating link between the menstrual cycle and pain crises in individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). Researchers have found that hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle may indeed exacerbate these painful episodes, leading to greater challenges for … Read more
Dot com era crash on the cards for AI datacentre spending? It’s a ‘risk’ With new investments flowing into the datacentre industry, some are beginning to draw unsettling parallels between today’s market and the dotcom bubble. As AI drives datacentre demand, concerns about potential over-investment loom large, echoing the past mistakes of tech frenzy. Source: … Read more
CIO and digi VP to depart UK retail giant Asda as Walmart divorce woes settle Asda is waving goodbye to its Chief Information Officer (CIO) Carl Dawson and Vice President of Digital and Technology Rob Barnes amidst their ongoing tech separation from Walmart. This shake-up comes as the retail giant wraps up its turbulent divorce … Read more
Tech tariff turmoil continues as Trump admin exempts some electronics, then promises to bring taxes back The latest drama in the ongoing tech tariff saga sees the Trump administration making some surprising moves, exempting certain electronics from tariffs but also hinting at new taxes down the line. Buckle up, this ride isn’t over yet! Source: … Read more
